Eileen Purpur '11
Business (Accounting); Women's Golf

"Catawba’s School of Business' excellent teaching faculty has provided me with countless opportunities and knowledge to take with me into the professional world. My accounting professors have opened my eyes to the hundreds of career pathways within the accounting profession and have made accounting exciting. I am so glad that I chose Catawba, because my experience here has gone far beyond simply academics. As a student-athlete, I feel that I have developed important skills that I will take with me for the rest of my life."

Carly Sabat '11
Chemistry; Softball; Will attend the School of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina

"I was looking for a school that would provide me with the personal attention and great education I would need to succeed, and those traits are exactly what I found in Catawba. I can honestly say that the Chemistry Department has prepared me for life and given me an excellent foundation. Being at Catawba taught me how to study and prepared me to go to the next step, which is a career in retail pharmacy."  (Carly's Research Project)

Joe Manser '11
Chemistry ; Will enter the Ph.D. program at the University of Notre Dame

"I am entering the Ph.D. program at the University of Notre Dame, where I plan to focus my research on improving the efficiency of harnessing solar and other renewable energy resources so that countries around the world can move towards a fossil fuel-free society in the relatively near future."

Erin Kidd '11
Communications Arts

"I decided to become a Communications major because I could do almost anything I wanted with this major. It is a broad field with jobs in all different types of categories. Since becoming a Communications major, I feel that I have grown and I am now more outgoing and know more about the technologies used in the major."

Nate Griffin '11
Chemistry; Will enter the graduate program in analytical chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill

"I leave the small Chemistry Department having completed research at the FBI Couterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, and the polymer science program at the University of Southern Mississippi. The department helped me find my path to UNC Chapel Hill's chemistry graduate program where I will pursue a Ph. D. in analytical chemistry. Many of these opportunities would not of been possible without the encouragement and support of the chemistry department." (Leadership Award and Fellowship)

Susan Fisher '11
Spanish

"With the number of Spanish speakers growing in the United States, I understood how invaluable being fluent in Spanish would be once I was looking for jobs after college."

Cynthia Cook '11
Mathematics

"With the guidance of Catawba's Mathematics Department faculty, my interest has turned into a lifelong passion. They have shown me that there is much more to the math field than numbers and equations. After graduation, I will be attending American University to begin work on my master's in Statistics, which would not be possible without the constant support and help of the Mathematics faculty."

Kasia Zielinski '11
Athletic Training

"Catawba was a perfect fit for me, and I do not regret my decision in any way. I could not have asked for a better group of staff and students. After graduation, I will be attending Graduate School at East Carolina University to obtain a Master's degree in Health Education. I plan on working as an athletic trainer at a high school or college in the future."

VIDEO: Student Athletic Trainers in Action

Kendrick Mayes '11
Therapeutic Recreation; Psychology

"I decided to become a Therapeutic Recreation major because I enjoy providing others with the opportunity to maintain a meaningful, satisfying, and healthy lifestyle. My future plans include attending Winston-Salem State University, where I will receive a Master's degree in Physical Therapy.

Lainey Edwards '11
Physical Education; Volleyball

"Catawba was a perfect fit for me because of their competitive athletics program, as well as their wonderful Physical Education Department. Being able to succeed in the classroom and on the court has made my college experience even more special. I look forward to impacting children and teaching the importance of physical activity and nutrition in their lives."

Anna Dellapenta '11
Recreation

"My degree in Recreation will provide me the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of occupations, and will allow me to do what I love, which is being active. After graduation, I hope to own my own outdoor ministry/camp that will offer people a chance to get away or learn new skills."

Hannah Thomas '11
Physical Education; Cross Country

"The Physical Education program allowed me to enter the classroom during my first year, and prepared me for my future in the school system. I chose Physical Education because I enjoy working with kids and am passionate about the health of our future generations. After graduation, I hope to teach Elementary PE at a school in North Carolina."

Jennifer Dameron '11
Exercise Science

"I have really enjoyed the Exercise Science program. There are a lot of amazing people that will continue to help me along my path to becoming a Physical Therapist."

Alexa Baird '11
Elementary Education; Women's Soccer

"My plans for the future include being accepted in the Teach for America program, where I will teach in a rural school distric which is known to have low test scores and high poverty risks. I have been placed in Eastern North Carolina, where I plan on getting my Master’s degree in Education while teaching. I would love to stay in North Carolina; however, I would not mind traveling to other states to teach. While teaching, I plan to continue my love for soccer by coaching youth children."

Elizabeth Sloop '11
Elementary Education

"Outside of the classroom, I have been fortunate to participate in a wide variety of activities through the Martha West Teaching Scholars program. In addition to wonderful travel experiences, this program has allowed me to observe the differences in schools in major cities as well as rural areas. I have also been involved with Catawba's SNCAE, which has allowed me to work on my leadership and teamwork skills, which will be invaluable when I begin my teaching career."

Carrie Harris '11
Theatre Arts

"At Catawba, I have been able to dabble in performance, design, and other technical aspects of the theatre. Plus, I've had opportunities to travel! I've most definitely grown in my abilities and as a person. After graduation, I will be heading to Seminary, and hope to enter into ministry with youth and students, encouraging the use of creative arts in faith practices, taking my Theatre Arts thesis beyond the reaches of these walls and of my four years here."